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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TiJESDAY, JUNE 25, 2002
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CALL 'TO ORDER
Mayor Keltey called the Regutar Ciry Cvuneii Meetiug to order at 7;Q5 p:rn.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:_ COUNCILM~MBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER5:
BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,.
HICKMAN, SC~IFFNER,
KELLEY
NONE
Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugb, Assistant City Manager Best,
City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Boone; Co~nmunity
DevelopMten~ Dtreetor Brady, Community Services Director Sapp, Fire Chief
Gallegos, Police Chief Waish, Information/Communications Manager Deanis
and Depufy City ~terk Paredes.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager Best led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCA.TION
Pastor Alfred Macias, representing Elsinore FirsY Assembly of God; provided the
invocafion. '
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PRESENTATIONS _
A. Proclamation - Tra~is Aguilaz - Ea e Scout. (F: 122.1)
Mayor Kelley called Travis Aguilar forward forpresentation. She read
and presented him with a proclamation recognizing his achievements
as an Eagle Scout. Mr. Aguilar thanked the Mayor and City Council
for their recognition and fhanked a11 the people that helped with his
project. He e~:tended a special "thank you" to his Mother.
B. Presentation - Fire Chief Galle~os. (F: 127.3)
Fire Chief Gallegos stated that Independence Day vvas coming up and
along with. that day would be Fireworks. He reminded the publ~c of
the Fire Danger in Riverside County and that Fireworks were iiiegal.
He suggested that the public fmd areas ttia~ were presenting Fireworks
dispiays if they wished to celebrate Independence Day in that manner.
He noted the fires in Arizona and Colorado and stated that California
was also in a dry dangerous situatian. He wished everyone a happy :
and safe 4~' of J~ly.
C. Presentation - Phil Williams, President. Elsinore Valley Municipal
F~Vater District. (F: 164.2)
EVMWD President Williams announced the culnvnation of a twelve-
year project. He invited the public to attend a celebration of the
Beginning of the release of Reclaimed Water at the City of Lake
Elsinore Puhlie Works Yard, Friday, Iune 28, 2042 at 10:30 a.m., 521
North Langstaff Street. He stated that he would like everyone to come
out and witness a Historic Event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
Reqnests were received to address the following items and deferred to those
discussions:
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Item Nos. 21, 22 and 31.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion
and consideration:
Item ~os. 2 and 4.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIF'FNER AND CARRIED BY
UNANFMOIJS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF TAE GONSENT
CALENDAR'AS PRESENTED. .
l. The following NfinuCes were approved:
a. Joint Study Session - May 28, 2002. (F:44.4)
b. Regulaz City Council Meeting - May 28, 2002.
c. JointStudy Session- June 11, 2002. -
d. Regular Ciry Council Meeting - June 11; 2002.
TTie followiiig 1Vliiiutes were received and ardered filed`.
e. Planning Commission Mee.ting - June 5, 2002 .(F:60.2)
3. Received and ordered filed the Investment Report for April, 2002 (~':12.Sj
5. Awarded Contract far Traf~ic Signais at CoIlier Avenue7Riverside Drive, and
Collier Avenue/Central Avenue to DBX, Inc. for $491,211 for the installation
af two traffic signals and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract.
{F:162.4)
Nfayor ~elley exptained that ttie eounciT would hear Pubiic I-Iearing Item No. 21;
the Business Item Nos. 31 and 32; Convene the Redevelopment Agency Meeting;
Hear the two items pulied from the Consent Calendar; and then open the Public
Hearuig for ItQm Na.. 22.
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PUBLIC HEA~2INGS : :
21. Liberty SPA No. 3; Generat Plan Amendmenf Na Z002-02, Zone Chan~e `
No. 2002-02, and Design Review for I2002-01. (F: 150.2)
lulayor Ke1.1€y opened tkie public heari~g at 7:15 p:m. and asked for a r~port
from staff
City 1Vlanager Watenpaugh introduced fhe item.
Community Development D'uector Brady stated that the requestbefore:
Council was for the removal of 12.7 acres of.l~nd fro~n the Eastlake Speci~c
Plari and would indude the adaption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration;
an amendment to the Liberty Specific Plan; a Caeneral Plan Amendment; a
Zone Cfiange; and approval of tlie Design. He indicated that the property
was located on the comer of Corydon and Cereai, across the street from the
airport. He explained that the parcel had the potential of developing
appm~mately 200,000 square feet of industrial space. He indicated that an
application had been submitted for an additional 60,000 square feet of
industrial area separated into three parceis for development: He noted that
the item was heard by the Planning Gommission on June 5~' and noted'that
there had been a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage granted,
hawever the applicant: withdrew the r~quest becaus~ he. had decided that h~
did not wish to pursue outdoor storage at this time. He noted that Vertigo
v~+ould be locating in the new facility, and advised that the applicant was`
a~ailabie for questions.
Mayor Kelley asked if anyone wished to speak on the item. Hearing no
requests; she called for Gouncil comtment.
Councilman Hickman asked the applicant to present an overview of his
company: Jeff Scaneer; representmg Alesco Development; stated that his
company develops or redevelops small industrial space witliin a community.
He indicated that the City of Lake Elsinore was ideal far their type of project
and his company commended the cooperation of staff. Councilman Hickman
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questioned the type of business that Vertigo conducted. Mr. Scaneer stated
that Vertigo was a high tec manufacturer of prefabricated buildings and
system elements. He stated that they were a local company wiuch was
growing dramatically and would be the focal point of the project.
Councilman Buckley stated that he had no problem with Vertigo and '
comrnented that they have been a good company in the City. He stated that
the light industrial along Corydon was in keeping with what he would like to
see in the back basin.
Councilwoman Brinley inquired if this project was satisfactory with the
Liberty Project. Ciry Attorney Leibold stated that Liberty had no ownership
or interest in the property'and did not oppose the land use designation. She
indicated that there was no objectian to the proposed actions. Councilwoman
Brinley asked how many jobs would be created by the project Mr. Scaneer
stated'that Uertigo would empioy between 50 and ZS employees, and m
addition to Vertigo's building there would be 16-unit subdivision of
industrial buildings that could employ up to another 200 people.
Councilwomari $rinley asked'if Alesco would be putting in the
infrastructure: Mr. Seaneer stated that they would be putting in sewer, water
and a11 other street improvements the City requires. He stated that they were
responsible for the City's Traffic Mitigarion Fees, Impact Fees and School
Fees. Councilwoman Brinley welcomed Alesco to the community. She
asked if Alesco would be included in the refurbishing program. City
Manager Watenpaugh stated that any development tt~at takes place, if the
tiining was right would be incorporated jointly with the City and the County,
otherwise they would be required to pay the fees and the improvements
would be made at that time: He stated that if Alesco did the improvements,
they would be credited for those if they were in the Traffic Circulation
Element. Mr. Scaneer stated that the projectwould bring approximately
$140,000 of i~affic fees to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that he had been looking forward to major
changes in the Specific Plan and he felt that the project was a move in the
right direction.
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Mayor Kelley stated tliat she felt that tlie projeet was the right u~e for the
righti area.
Mayor Keiley closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY SCHIFFNER AND-GAR~i~E~ BY
UNAivIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT MITiGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, MND NO. 2002-U1.
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY BUCKLEY TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE N0. 1083 UPON FIItST READING BY TITLE ONLY:
ORDINANCE NO. 1083
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING SPECIFIC
PLAN NO. 93-3, AMENDING NO. 3, AN AMENDMENT FOR THE
REMOVAL OF PARCELS WITHIN APPROVED LIBE~iTY
SP~GIFIC PLAN SPECIFICALLYDESCRIBED AS
(APN 370-030-O11, 370-050-002 AND 370-050=fl12).
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: CQUNCILMEMBERS: . BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,
HICKMAN, SCHIFFNER
KELLEY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: GOUNCILMEMBERS: - NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED Bi' SCAiFFNER AND ~ARRiED BY
iTNANIMOUS VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25,
APPROVING GENERAI. PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002-02.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MAHING AN
A1V~NDMENT T0 THE I,AI~'ELSINORE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT FOR THE FIItST CYCLE OF
THE CALENDAR YEAR 2002 FOR THE APPROVAL OF
GE~NERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002-02 TO AMEND
THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF PARCELS SPECIFICALLY
D~SCRIBED AS (APN 370-303-011, 370-050-002 AND 370-0550-012
FROM RESIDENTIAL 2 UNDER THE LIBERTY SPECIFIC PLAN TO
(L-1) LIMITED INDUSTRIAL UNDER THE GENERAL PLAN:
MOVED BY BRINI.EY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN TO ADOPT
QRDINANCE N0.1084 UPON EIRST READING BY TITLE ONLYs
ORDINANCE NO. 1a83
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2002,02 CHANGING THE ZQNING
DESIGNATION OF PARCELS SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
AS (APN 370-030-Oil, 370-050-002 AND 370-050-012 FROM
RESIDENTIAL 3 iN THE'LIBERTY SP TO M-1
(LIl~IITED MANUFACTiJRING) UNDER THE ZONING
CODEAND MAP.
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UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRINLEY, BUCKLEY,
FIICKMAN, SCAIFFNER
KELLEY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SEGQNDED BY SCHIF'FNER AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE DESIGN REV~W FOR
INDUSTRIAL PROJECT NO: 2002-O1 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
40,900 SF. INDUSTRIAL BUII.DING ON APPROXIMATELY 3.054
ACRES OF VACANT LAND (APN 370-030-O11) BASED ON THE
FINDINGS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS '
FOLLOW S:
FINDIN~S - ~ENERAL P~~N ~NI} SPEeIFIC~Pi;AN AMENDMENTS
L The proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments will not be: a)
detrimental to the health; safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons
residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed amend~nent or
within'the City; or b) injurious to the property or improvements in the
neigkborhood-or within the Ciry. ;
2. The proposed ? General ` Plan and Specific Plan Amendment5 will permit
reasonable development of the area consistent with its constraints and will malce
the area more compatible with adjacent properties:
3_ The proposed General Plan and Speci~c Plan Amendments would establish a
land use density and usage more in character with the subject property's location,
access; aird consh-aints.
4. The proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments will not ha~e a
significant effect on the environment.
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l. The,propaseel ~one ehange will nat be: aj detrimental to the ~eaith, safeiy,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within: the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to
properly or improvements in the ne~ghborhood or within the City.
2. The proposed action:will be cansistent with-the Goals, Ohjectives, and Policies
of the General Flan and ttje sia~dards established in ttie Municipal Code.
3. This project will not have a significant inlpact on the environment.
FINDINGS - DESIGN REVIEW
1. The pmject, as,appxoved, will comply with the goals and -objsctives,of the
, i~cEended General Platr anc~ the ~ot~g Dist~et tn whieh the projeet will be
iocated. _
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in Section I7.82.060
and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
3. Conditions and safeguazds pursuant to Section 17.82.070, including guarantees
, and evidence of co~npliance withr conditions, have. been incorporated into- the
approval of fihe subject pro;iect to ins~re development of the property in
accordance with the objectives of this Chapter and the planning disirict in which
the site is located.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
I. Design Review approval for Industrial Project No. I 2002-O1 wilT Iapse and be
void unless building permits are issued within one (1) year of City Council
approval. The Community Development Director may grant an extension of
time of up to ane (1) year per eartension, prior to the expiration of the initial
Design Review approval. Application for a time extension ~ust be submitted to
the-eity of Lake ~tsinore one (Y) month prior to the expiration date.
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2. Conditions of Approval shall be reprodueed on : page one of building plans'
submitted to the Bnilding Division Plan Check. Ail Conditions of Approval
shall be met priior to the issuance of a CerEifcate of Occupancy and release of
utilities.
3. All site improuements approved with this request sha11 be constructed as
indicated on the approved site plan and elevations. Revisions to approved site
plans or building elevations shall'be subject to the review of the Gommunity
Development Director. All plans submitted for Building Division Plan Check
sha11 conform to the submitted plans as modified by Conditions of Approval, or
the Planning Commission/City Council through subsequent action:
4. All roof inour~ted or grouuc~ support air eonditionuig units or other ~echanical
equipment incidental to development shatl be architecturally screened or shielded
by landscaping so that they are not visible from neighboring property or public
streets. Any material covering the roof equipment shall match the primary watl
_ color.
5. t~ll exterior 'ort-site lighting shall be shieided and directed on-site so as not to
create glare onto neighboring properly and streets or allow illumiuation above
the horizontal plane of the fiYture. All light fixtures shall match the architecturat
style of the buiiding,
6. All loading zones sha11 be clearly marked with yellow stripmg and shall meet
City Standards for Type `C' loading zones.
7. Applicant shall meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
8_ (uerbiage deleted at Planning Cammission)
9. (ver~iage cleletec~ at PlamzingComrrz~ssiart)
lO.Trash enclosures sha11 be constructed per City standards as approved by the
Community Development Director or Designee
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11.No e~cterior roof ladders sha11 be pemutted.
i2.Appiicant shali use roofing materials with Ciass "A" fire rating.
13.All ei~terior downspouts shall:be concealed or architecturally screen and painted
to match with building exterior color.
i4.The Pianning Division shaii approve the ioeation of :any eonstruction trailers
utilized during construction. Atl construction traiiers shatl require a cash bond
processed through the Plaziliing Division.
15.Materials and_colors depieted on the glans:and materials board shatl be used
w3less modified by #tie Comrn~i3> Development Director or designee. The
applicant shall provide one additionat aecent color to ~e eolors proposed. 'Fnis
color shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Deveiopment Director
or designee.
15.On-site surface draiuage shall not cross sidewalks.
i7.Parking staiis si~aii be doubie-sfiriped with four-ineh (4"j iines two feet (2'j
apart.
18.The Gommunity Development Directar or designee shall approve ail signs for
the project.
14.A11 exposed slopes in excess of ttiree feet {3'} in height shalt have a permanent
irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed, approved by the
Plamiing Division.
PRIOR TO BUILDING/GRADING PERMITS
20:Prior to issuance v#' any grading permit or buiiding pernuts, d~e applicant shaii
sign and compiete an"Acknowtedgement of Condirions" form and shaTl return
the executed original to the Plamiing Division for inclusion in the case records.
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2LTku~ee (3) sets of the Fina1 Landscaping/Irrigation Detail Plan shall be submitted,
reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant and the
Community Development Director or designee, prior to issuance of building
pernut. A Landscape Plan Check & Inspection Fee will be charged prior to fmal
landscape approval based on the Consultant's fee plus forty percent (40%) City
fee.
a) All planting areas shali have pertnanent and automatic sprinlcler system
with 100% plant and grass coverage using ;a combination of drip and
conventional irrigation methods.
b) Applicant shall plant street trees, selected from the City's Street Tree
List, a maximum of foriy feet (40) apart and at least iwenty-four-inch
(24") box in size.
c) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six-inch
(6") high and six inch (6") wide concrete curb.
d) Planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points shall be no
higher than thirty-s'v~ inches (36").
e) Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot
shade tree to provide for 50% parking lot shading in fifteen (15) years.
fl Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment sha11 be
indicated on landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping
plan.
g) The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees
and meet all requirements of the City's adopted Landscape Guidelines.
Special attention to the use of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings
with combination drip irrigation system to be used to prevent excessive
watering.
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h) All landsca}3e improvements shall be bonded l OD%a #'ox material and
labor €or two years from instaltativn sign-off by tlie City. Rele~se of
the iandscaping bond shaii be requested by the appiicant at the end of
the requued two years with approvaUacceptance by the Landscape
_ Consultant and Gommunity Development Director or Designee.
i} All landscaping and i~igation shall be ~nsta~ed within affected partion
of any pi~ase at the time a Certifieate of' Oceupancy is requested for
any building. All planCing areas shall inclufle plantings in the
Xeriscape concept, drought tolerant grasses and plants.
j) Final landscape plan must be consistant with appxaved site plan:
k} Finat tandscape plans to inetude pla~ctting and irrigation details.
22.Applicant shall comply with the-requirements of the Elsmore Va11ey Municipal
Water District. Proof sha11 be presented to the Chief Building Official prior to
issuance of builcling ~ermits and final approval, _'
23.Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall• provide assurance that a1i
required fees to the Lake ETsinore Uni~ed SchooT Distriet ha~e been paid.
24.Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall provide assurance that all
requirements af the Riverside Gounty Fire Deparlment have been met.
25.Prior to issuance of builcting permits; applieant shatt pay partc-in-lieu fee in
effect at time of building pernut issuance.
ENGINEERING
26.All Publie Works requirements s~ia~l be complied with as a eondition of
: deveioprnent as specified in fhe Lake Eisinore 3Viunicipal Cade (LEMCj priar
to building pernut.
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27.Pay a11 Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34, Resolution
85-26).
28.Submit a"Will Serve° letter to the City Engineering Division from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements ha~e been
made for this project. Submit this letter prior to building pernut.
29.Dedicate 20 feet along the frontage of Corydon Street and a mmimum of half
street improvements will be required on Corydon and Cereal.
30.Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (LEMC
12.04). Plans must be approved and signed by the City Engineer prior to
building permit. (LEMC 16.34).
31.Street improvement plans and speci~cations sha11 be prepared by a Calif.
Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed
to Riverside County Road Department Standards, latest edition; and City
Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
32.Pay all fees and meet requirements of encroachment permit issued by the
Engineering Division for conshuction of public works improvernents (I,EMC
12.08 and Resolution 83-78).
33.A11 compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with
tie notes delineated on 8'/z" x 11" Mylar) shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division before final inspection of public works improvements
will be scheduled and approved.
34.Applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements for off-site grading
from the adjacent property owners prior to grading permit.
35.Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County
Fire. _
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3b:~rovide street lighting a~d shovU lighting improvements -as part of street
improvement plans as required by the Gity Engineer.
37.Developer sha11 instalI blue refiecrive pa~ement,markers in the street af atI
fire hydrant locations.
38.Applicant shall submit a traf~c control plan showing a~~ traffic con4rol
devices for the tract to be approved prior to buiiding perrnit, Ali traffic
controt devices shatl be instatted prior to finat inspection of public
improvements. This includes No Parking and Street Sweeping: Signs for
streets within the tract.
39:Developer, shall;ohtain the servic€s a~raffic engineer ta determine the tra€fic
impact on #he intersectian of Corydon and Cereal and deternune if a 1e8 turn
lane and/or right turn deceleration lane may 6e required for tiius project.
40.Developer shall pay the City adopted Traffic Mitigation Fee. Traffic Impact
' Fee to be determined by the City Bngineer.
41.Att utilities except electrical over 12 kv shatl be placed underground, as
approved by tlie serving utility.
42.Apply and obtain a grading permit with appropriate security prior to building
permit issuance. A grading plan signed and sYam~aed by a Calif. Registered
_ Ctvil Engineer sha11 be requi~ed i€ the grad~ng exeeeds SO eubie yards or the
e~sting flow pattern is substantiaiiy modified as determined by the City
Engineer. If the grading is less than 50 cubic yards and a grading ptan is not
required, a grading pernut shall stiil be obtained so that a cursory drainage
and flow pattern inspection can be conducted before grading begins.
43.P~ovide soi~s, geology and seistnic report including street design
recommendations. Provide fiual soits report showing compliance with
recommendations.
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44.An Alquis-Priolo study shall be performed on the site to identify any hidden
earthquake faults and/or liquefaction zones present on-site.
45.Individual lot drainage shall be conveyed to a pubiic facility or accepted by
adjacent properiy owners by a letter of drainage acceptance or conveyed to a
drainage easement.
46.On-site drainage facilities located outside of road right-of-way should be
' contained within drainage easements shown on the final map, A note should
be added to the fmal map stating: "Drainage easements sha11 be kept free of
buildings and obstructions".
47:A1T natural drainage-tra~ersing site sha11 be conveyed through the site, or
shall be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer.
48. Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.68 regarding floodplain management.
49.Site development along the lake perimeter will require special grading and
flood proofing requirements (LEMC 15).
SO.Structures built in the Lake Floodway must ha~e the finished floor elevation
at or above the base flood elevation of 1267 feet. Fill cannot be imported into
the lake floodplain but fill may be transported within the lake floodplain.
51.The Corps of Engineers should be contacted to establish if they have any
jurisdiction involving this project. A 401 permit may be required for some of
this site is below an elevation of 1265 feet.
52. Submit Hydralogy and Hydraulic Reports for review and approval by City
Engineer and if necessary, the Riverside County Flood Control District prior
to building permit. Developer sha11 mitigate any flooding and/or erosion
caused by development of site and diversion of drainage. Drainage
improvements must be compatible with the approved Specific Plan's
drainage pian.
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53.A11 drainage facilities in this tract sha11 be conshucted to Riverside County
Flood Conirol District Standards.
54. Storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately stenciled to prevent illegally
dumping in the drain system; the wording and stencil sha11 be approved by
the City Engineer. :
SS.Roof and yard drains will not be allowed to oudet through cuts in the street
curb. Roof drains should drain to a landscaped area whenever feasible.
56.Applicant shall olitain approval from Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board for their storm water pollution prevention plan including
approval of erosion control far the grading plan prior to issuance of grading
permits The•applicant shall provide a SWPPP for post construction, which
describes BMP's, that will be implemented far the development and
including maintenance responsibilities.
57.Education guidelines and Best Management Practices (BME') sha11 be
provided to residents of the development in the use of herbicides, pesticides,
fertilizers and vehicle maintenance as well as other environmental awareness
education materials on good housekeeping practices that contribute to
protection of storm water quality and met the goals' of the BMP in
Supplement "A" in the Riverside County NPDES Drainage Area
Management Plan.
58.Applicant ta
occupancies.
provide FEMA elevation certificates priar to certificate of
59.In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste disposal &
recycling, the applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R Inc. for
removal and disposal of all waste material, debris, vegetation and other
rubbish generated during cleaning, demolition, clear and grubbing or a11 other
phases of construction, _
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BUSINESS ITEMS
31. Communication Site Lease Agreement. (F:68.1)
City Manager Watenpaugh stated that staff had been working with Cingular
Wireless for a new cell site at Swick-Matich Park located on one of the
power poles.
Community Services Director Sapp presented an e~ibit that shows the
physical construction of the cell site. He noted that it was a Cylinder Cell
Site which was different that others that ha~e been placed in the City. He
indicated that it would appear as an extension of the power pole. :He noted
that the lease provides an initial five-year term with five additional terms of
five-years. He indicated that the Lessee was required to pay rent in the
amount of $1,000 per month; with 15% increases with the extension of each
new five-year term. He noted that instead of the first year's rent, Cingular
would pay a lump sum of $25,000 towards the replacement of the ba11 field
lights at Swick-Matich Park. He indicated that Cingular would be doing
some addition concrete work and pa~ing. He stated that staff recommends
that Council approve the Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless.
Councilman Buckley questioned how much it would cost to replace a11 of the
lights. Community Services Director Sapp indicated that it would cost
approximately $68,000. He asked where the rest of the money would come
from. Community Services Director Sapp indicated that staff was projecting
revenues in the Park-In-Lieu Fund of appro~tnately $i 10,000. He stated
that one of the proposals for the Capital Budget would be the purchase of the
balance of the lights. Counciltnan Buckley asked what would occur if the
City Council did not agree to spend the ea~ra money. Community Services
Director Sapp indicated that staffwould haveto renegotiate with Cingular
Wireless. Councilman Buckley stated that $25,000 was great, however he
was uncomfortable with committing to an agreement that would affect future
Council acrion. He stated that in general he was in favor of the Agreement.
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Councilman Hickman stated that this project looked nice and he was in favor
of the project.
Councilwoman Brinley questioned the safety of the site: Community
Services Director Sapp stated that the relay was part of the power pole itself
and the equipment shelter, which would extend the existing: storage facility,
would be constructed in block and completely enclose the equipment. He
indicated that most people would not know that the facility was there.
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner questioned tkie $25,000 and asked if it was in-lieu
of rent for the first year. Community Services Director Sapp stated that the
$25,000 would be for the first year and then from the second year on it would
be $1,000 amonth.
Mayor Kelley commented that the.project was unobtrusive and she was in
favor of it. ,
MOVED B.Y BRINLEY, SECONDED: BY BUCKLEY AND CARRTED BY
UNANIMUUS VOTE TO APPROVE TAE COMMU1vICATIONS SITE
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CINGULAR WIRELESS LLC FOR
LOCATION OF A CYLINDER CELL SITE AT SWICK-MATICH PARK;
AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYf)R TO EXECUTE THE LEASE
AGREEMENT AND "MEMORANDUM OF LEASE".
32. Desi~n Review for Commercial Project No. C2002-02 Located at Riverside
Drive and Joy Street -APN 379-131-010 and 379-131-012. (F; 58.2)
Community Development Directar Brady stated that the item before Council
was a request to construct a new car wash facility, which would be located
on the corner of Riverside Drive and Joy Street on a l.l acre pazcel of land.
He indicated that the parcel was zoned G2 and was comparible with the
surrounding area. He noted that the item had appeared before the Planning
Commission on June 5; 2002; and the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the Design Review. He explained that the project wouid contain
a seven bay carwash area and one automatic carwash facility. He presented
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an overview of the construction and design of the facility with ingress and
egress from Joy Street. He noted the amount of landscaping thatwould be
included on the project, which was well above the amount the City required.
He commented on the cooperation of the applicant to make the changes that
staff had requested. Community Development Director Brady stated that
staff recommended approval of the Design Review for Commercial Project
Na C-2001-02. ,
Mayor Keiley called upon the person who wished to speak.
Edward Konopacki, 1680 Conway Drive, Escondido, stated that he was the
owner of the property and would be a~ailable for questions.
Councilwoman Brinley questioned the design of the roof as questioned by
P1annnlg Commission Chairman Barnes. Community IDevelopment Director
Brady presented an overview of the proposed construction of the facility and
explained that the caxwash bays would ha~e tile roofs and the vacuum and
drying area would haee a wood lattice roof similar to a patio cover, She
asked if there was a condition that addressed maintenance of the wood
structure. Community Development Director Brady indicated that; as with
: any properiy in the City; the owner would be required to maintain the
property and keep up the appearance'and condition. Councilwoman Brinley
questioned the fact that they would be open 24 hours a day and asked if
security would be provided. Mr. Konopacki stated that there would be an
attendant during the day and lighting at night. He presented an overview of
the lighting system.
Councilman Hickman noted that there was another carwash located a block
away and asked for clarification of the difference in the facilities. Mr.
Konopacki noted that there were different types of spray nsed as well as the
automatic carwash. Councilrnan Hickman questioned the ingress and egress
Mr. Konopacki stated that both would be off of Joy Street only. Councilman
Hickman questioned the type of fencing and berm landscaping. Mr.
Konopacki indicated that there would be a landscape berm and a block fence
with pilasters and wrought iron fencing. Councilman Hickman asked if the
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block fencing would be coated in an anti-graffiti material. Mr. Konopacki
stated that it would be coated and the requirement could be found in the
Conditions of Approval.
Councilman Buckley stated that he felt that the view from Riverside Drive
was not acceptable. He questioned the widening of Riverside Drive.
Community Development Director Brady stated that the applicant was
conditioned to widen Riverside Drive as part of the project. He noted that
the twenty-feet of landscape would be behind the sidewalk. He stated his
concern regarding the carwash impacting futurebusinesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that the property had beenvacant and he
was happy to see some of the properry be put to use. He stated that there
were other projects that he would ha~e preferred to see on that site if there
was a choice, however there ha~e been no other projects offered. He
commented that he felt that it would be an attractive facility.
Mayor Kelley questioned the wall on Riverside Drive. 'Community
Development Director Brady presented an overview of the berm and fencing
proposed for the project. He noted that the berm was placed in front of the
property to block the view of the drying area from Riverside Drive. He
presented an overview of the layout of the project. Mayor Kelley clarified
that there would be no access from Riverside Drive. Community
Development Director Brady confirmed. 1Nlayor Kelley stated that she was
not in favor of the project since it was not the project type that she wished to
in thatarea. She noted that there was a carwash one block away and it was
unsightly and needed to be rehabilitated. She indicated that she realized that
the item before Council was for Design Review since the Planning
Commission had already approved the project and noted that the appeal
period had lapsed. She indicated that she was-forced to look` at the design '
and not the use. She noted that it was not Council's option to choose the type
of project. She stressed the need for quality landscaping to preserve the area.
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Councilwornan Brinley stated that the maintenance was a concern since it
was a main tourist thoroughfare of the City and should be kept m peak
condition.
Mayor Kelley noted the problem with graffiti in the area and explained that
was why Council was being so cautious.
MOVED BY SCHIFFNER, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED
BY A FOUR TO ONE VOTE WITH BUCKLEY CASTING TAE
DISSENTING VOTE TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW FOR
COMMERCIAL PROJECT NO. 2001-03 FOR AN AUTOMATED AND
SELF SERVICE CAR WASH FACILITY AND RELATED
IMPRQVEMENTS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND
SUBJECT TO TAE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOW:
FINDINGS
1. The project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan and the Zoning District in which the project is located,
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in Section
17.82.060 and a11 other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17:82.070, including
guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been
uicorporated into the approval of the subject project to insure developinent of
the properiy in accordance with the objectives of this Ghapter and the
planning district in which the site is located. _
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Design Review approval for Commercial Project No. C 2001-02 will lapse
and be void unless building pernuts are issued within one (1) year of City
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2. Council approval. The Community Development Director may grant an
extension of time of up to one (1) year per extension, prior to the expiration
of the initial Design Review approval. Application for a time extension must
be submitted to the City of Lake Elsinore one (1) month' prior to the
expiration date.
3. Conditions of Approval sha11 be reproduced on page one of building plans
subxnitted to the Building Division for Plan Check. All Conditions of
Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate ofOccupancy and
release of utilities.
4: All site improvements approved with this request shall be conshucted as
indicated on the approved site plan and elevations. Revisions to approved
site plans ar building elevations shall be subject to the review of the
Community Development Director. All plans submitted for Building
Division Plan Check shall conform to : the submitted plans as modified by
Conditions ':of -Approval;. or the Planning Commission/City Council through
subsequent action.
5. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other
mechanical equipment incidental to development sha11 be architecturally
screened or shielded by landscaping so that they are not visible from
neighboring property or pubiic streets including Riverside Drive and Joy
Street. All screening sha11 be subject to the Community Development
Director or designees approval.
6: All exterior on-site lighting sha11 be shielded and directed on-site so as not to
create glare onto:neighboring property and streets or allow illuminarion above
the horizontal plane of the fixture. All light fixtures shall match the
architectural style of the building.
7. The applicant shall construct the car wash structure of split face block and
may use smooth face block for the two accent strips. The colar of the split
face block shall be beige. The two accent strips may be a contrasting color
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8. per the review and approval of the Community Development Director or
designee.
9. All walls and columns of both structures shall be required to be coated with
an anti-graffiti materiat. The wood roof shall be weather coated.
10.A six foot (6') decorative block wall sha11 be constructed along the
northwestern boundary. A six foot (6') tubular steel fence shall be
constructed along the northeastern boundary: A fence with three feet (3') of
tubular steel on top of three feet of decorative block wall for a total of six feet
(6') shall be constructed along the southwest and southeast edge of on site
pavement. This fence sha11 include pilasters. All block walls shall be coated
with an anti-graffiti material and sha3i be continualiy maintained as graf~ti
free.
1l.The trash enclosure sha11 be constructed per City standards' as approved by
the Community Development ;Directar_ Landscaping ,shall be pravided as
shown on the site plan.
12.No exterior roof ladders sha11 be perniitted.
13.Applicant shall use roofmg materials with Class "A" fire'rating.
14:All exterior downspouts shall be painted to match with building exterior
color.
15.The Planning Division shall approve the location of any construction trailers
utilized during conshuction. All construction trailers sha11 require a
$1,000.00 cash bond processed through the Planning Division.
16.Materials and colors depicted on the plans and materials board sha11 be used
unless modified by the applicant and approved by the Communiry
Development Director or designee.
17.On-site surface drainage shall not cross sidewalks.
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18.Bernung shall be required within the landscape setback azeas along Riverside
Drive and Joy Sireet.
19.All eaposed slopes in excess of three feet (3') in height'sha11 have a
permanent irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed,
approved by the Landscape Architectural Consultant and Plaiuiing Division.
20.A11 signs sha11 meet the requirements of Chapter 17.94 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and are subject to Planning Division approval.
21. The area noted as-"Open Space" on the Site Plan shall be either paved with a
temporary asphalt material or landscaping material per the approval of the
Community Development Director or Designee.
PRIOR TO BiTII,DING/GRADING PERMITS
22.Prior to issuance of any gading permit or building pernuts, the applicant
shall sign and complete an"Acknowledgement of Conditions" form and shall
return the executed original to the Planning Division for inclusion in the case
records.
23,Three (3) sets of the Final Landscaping/Irrigation Detail Plan sha11 be
submitted, reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect
Consultant and the Community Development Director or designee, prior to
issuance of building permit. A Landscape Plan Check & Inspection Fee will
be chazged prior to final landscape approval based on the Consultant's fee
plus a forly percent (40%) City fee.
a) All planting azeas sha11 have permanent and automatic sprinkler system
with 100% plant and grass coverage using a combination of drip and
conventional irrigation methods.
b) Applicant shall plant street trees; selected from the City's Street Tree
List, a maximum of forty feet (40) apart and at least twenty-four-inch
(24") box in size.
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c) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas witiz a six-u~eh
(6"} high and six-inch (6") wide concrete curb.
d) ' Planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points sha11 be no
higher than thirty-six inches (36").
e) Landscape planters sna11 be planted with an appropriate parking lot
' shade tree to provide for 50% parking iot shading in fifteen (iS) years.
f~ Any transformers and rnechanical or electrical equipment shall be
indicated on landscape plan and screened as~art of the landscaping
plan.
g) The landscape ptan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees
and meet all requirements of the Ciry's adopted Landscape Guidelines.
Special attention to the use of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings
with combination drip irrigation system to ba used to prevent excessive
watering.
h) All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100% for material and
labor for two years from installation sign-off by the City. Release of
the landscaping bond shall be requested by the applicant at the end of
the required two years with approvallacceptance by the Landscape
Consultant and CommunityDevelopment Director or Designee.
i) All landscaping and irrigation shali be'installed within affected portion
of any phase at the time a Certificate of Occupancy is requested for
any building. All planting areas shall include plantings in the
Xeriscape c~ncept, drought tolerant grasses and plants.
j) Finai iandscape pian must be consistent with approved site pian.
k) Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
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-24,Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the- Elsinore Va11ey
Municipal Water District. Proof sha11 be presented to the Chief Building
0fficial prior to issuance of building pernuts and fmal approval.
25.Prior to issuance of building pernuts, applicant shall provide assurance that
all required fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District have been paid.
26:Prior to issuance of building pernuts, applicant shall provide assurance that
all requirements of the Riverside County Fire Department have been met.
27.Priar to issuance of building pernuts, applicant shall pay park-in-lieu fee in
effect at time of building permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
. ,
28.All Public Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of
development as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) prior
to building pernut.
29:Dedicate a 30' wide strip of additional street right-of-way along the property
line that fronts Riverside Drive to the City prior to issuance of building
pernut. _
30.Dedicate additional right-of-way for a standard corner cutback for the future
curb return at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Joy Street.
31.The applicant shall provide a 36 foot half street section on Joy Street as
shown on the assessor's maps.
32.Public right-of-way dedications shall be prepazed by the applicant or his
agent. Deeds shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval prior to issuance of build'mg permit.
33.Process and meet all parcel mergerrequirements prior to issuance to buiiding
permit.
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34.Pay all Capital Improvement fees (LEMC i5.34, Res. 85-26). Fees inciude
the street capital improvement fee in the amount of $I,647.00, or the Traffic
Mitigation Fee (which ever is applicable at the issuance of building pernvt)
and the Master Plan of Drainage fee in the amount $6,320.00.
35.Sub;nit a"Will Serve° letter to the City Engineering Division from the
applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements ha~e been
made for this project. Submit this letter prior to appiymg for a building
permit.
36.Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (T,FMC
Tit~e 12). Plans musi be app~oved b3~ Ca~trans a~d sig~ed by ihe City
Engineer prior tv issuatree o~ buildir~g pertnifi (LEMe 16:34):
37. Street improvement plans and specifications shall be prepared by a Calif.
Registered Civil Engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed
to Caltrans Standards; I~iverside C~unty I~oad Department S.tandar~ls, latest
edition, and City Codes (LBMC 12.04 and 16.34).
38:If the existing street' improvements are to lie modified; ttie existing street
plans on file shall be modified accordingly and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building .permit. An encroachment: pernut wiii
be raquired-to. do the work..
39.The applicant sha11 furnish a signing and striping plan for Riverside Drive
and Joy Street subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Caltrans priar
building permit.
40. Work done under an encroachment permit for off-site improvements shall be
delineated on the street improvement plans and approved and signed by the
Ciry Engineer prior to issuance'of building permits.
41.Pay a11 fees and meet requirements of an encroachment permit issued by the
Engineering Division for construction of off-site public works unprovements
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(I,EMC12.08, Res.83-78). All fees and requirements far an encroachment
pernut shall be fulfilled before Certificate of Occupancy.
42.The applicant shall obtain any necessary Caltrans pernuts and meet all
Caltrans requirements.
43.The applicant sha11 provide a driveway entrance only on Joy Street at least
100 feet from Riverside Drive.
44.A11 compaction reports, gade certifications, monument certifications (with
tie notes delineated on $ 1/2" x 11" mylar) sha11 be submitted to the
Engineering Division before final inspecrion of off-site improvements will be
scheduled and approved.
45.The applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements for off-site grading
from the adjacent property owners prior to gradingpermit issuance. -
46.If grading exceeds 50 cubic yards ar the existing flow pattern is substantially
modified, grading plans shall be prepared by a Ca1if. Registered Civil
Engineer and approved prior to grading pernut issuance. Prior to any
grading, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit and post appropriate
security.
47.Arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults,
, etc.) out of the roadway shall be the responsibility of the property owner or
his agent.
48.Provide fire protection facilities as required byRiverside County Fire.
49:On-site drainage sha11 be conveyed to a public facility or accepted by
adjacent property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance or conveyed to a
drainage easement.
SO.AII natural drainage tra~ersing the site sha11 be conveyed through the site, or
sha11 be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engmeer.
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51. Roofs should drain to a landscaped area whenever-feasible.
52.Developer shall design and consmxct a catch basin on Joy ~t. subject to the
approval of the Gity Engineer and the Riverside County Flood Control
Distci.ct.
53.AH drainage facilities for this project shall be construeted to Riverside
County Flood Control District Standards and are subject to approval by the
City Engineer and the Riverside County F1ood Control District.
54.Drain inlets for storm water runoff must be constructed with a filier sysiem io
mitigate storm water pollutants to be approved by the Gity Engineer. A
maintenance plan must be submitted with the design of the fiiter system.
SS.Applicant shall provide the city with a plan for recycling wash water or
provide proof of their approval from Elsinore Va11ey Municipal Water
District to drain the wash water into the sewer prior to building pernut. Drain
inlets from car wash water or rinse water cannot outlet in the street or be
connected to the storm drain system.
56.All water used for the washing and rinsing of vehicles sha11 be processed
through a water recycling/~itering system when possible. Any water used for
washing and rinsing of the vehicle that is not recycled must be removed from
' the site via the availabie Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(EVMWD) sewer facilities in the area (which will require EVMWD review
and approval) ar pumped and liauled away via acceptalile metYiods for
removal of hazardous materials. If material is required to be hauled away, a
report illustrating the method and frequency of the hauling will be required
and based on that report the operator will be required to report to the City
Engineer periodically to show proof that the proper procedures are being
followed. No water run-off from the washing and rinsing of vehicles in any
way shall be directed to storm drain facilities.
57.Contribute $5,950 for the design and conshuction of one-half of a raised
landscaped median along the frontage of Riverside Drive.
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58.Developer shall contribute,$T;500.00 toward the design and construction of a
traffic signal at Riverside Drive and Joy Street. This development will
increase traffic at the intersection at least 1% and should contribute i%
toward construction.
59.In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for' waste `disposal &
recycling, the applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R Inc. for
removal and disposal of all waste material, debris, vegetation and other
rubbish'generated during cleaning, demolition, clear and grubbing or a11 other
phases of construction. _ :
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CUNSENT CALENDAR
2. Warrant List - June 14. 2002. (F: 12.3) -
Councilxnan Hickman stated that fie had pulled the Warrant List to address
Check No. 69896 issued to the Redevelopmenf Agency for the City of Lake
Elsinore in the amount of $827,963.86. He asked how he might be able to
follow the paper trail. Administrari~e Service Director Boone indicated that
at the time of Budget Review. there was money shown as revenue to the
Special Assessment Fund (CFD 90-2); and at the end of the year. there is an
annual audit, wkuch shows the funds going into the RDA. He explained that
the check that was issued for that money would show for debt service for the
CFD made payable to Union Bank.
MOVED BY HICKMAN, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RATIFY THE WARRANT LIST OE JUNE 14,
2002.
4. Resolutions No: 2002-24. Authorizing Continuin~ Appropriations for Eiscal
Year 2002-03. (F: 30.1)
Councilman Buckley noted that the budget would not be done by Ju1y lst. He
indicated that the Resolution did not ha~e a formal time deadline on it. He
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asked that the Resolution be amended to place a 30-day deadline on the
Appropriarions.
MOVED BY BUCKLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN TO AMEND
RESOLUTiON NO. 2002-24 TO iNCLUDE A 30-DAY TiME LTMiT FOR
THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR2002-03.
Councilman Hickman stated that he and Councilman Buckley were hying to
force the budget to be complete by the end of July. He indicated that he
wished to put pressure on Council to complete the budget.
Councilwoman Brinley stated that she has neverlmown the City to have a
_
carte blanche. Ciry Manager Watenpaugh stated that he had no problem with
the 30-day time line and the only issue was trying to get all five
Councilmembers together to finish the budget. He indicated that staff was
ready to move forward and there would be a Budget meeting on Friday to do
the final work on the budget. He expiained thaf the Resolation authorized the
Ciry to pay the bills, CIB contracts; Public Safety contracts, debt service,
payroli and investments for.Fiscal Year 2002-03. Councilwoman Briniey
clarified that if the 30 days expired, then there would be no authorization for
payment of bills. City Manager Watenpaugh stated that if there were no
resolution authorizing appropriations, then no bills ar payroll would be paid.
He explained that that the purpose of the Resolution, subject to Council
approving a final budget, staff would continue to pay the bills and Council
would still ratify those.
Councilman Hickman stated that if there was'a problem, he was sure an
extension for another 30 days could be given. He commented that the budget
was a guide and he wished to have a guide to work with. He indicated that
he wished to see it brought to fruition in the ne~:t month or sa
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner stated that he did not have any objections to a 30-
day limit, however in his opinion doing'that was a vote of "no confidence"
for staff and for that reason he was not in fa~or of it. He indicated that he
would opposed to putting a time limit on it.
PAGE TffiRTY-TFIREE - CITY COUNCIL D~tUTES - JUNE 25, 2002 .
Mayor Kelley stated that there hadbeen a Study Session on the Budget and it
was not the staf~s probletn, but rather the Council who was responsibie. She
indicated that it was hard for a11 five members of Council to coordinate their
time schedules and fortunately there would be a Budget Study Session this
Friday. She did not wish to give the impression that it was staff that had
- caused the problem. She stated that she did notha~e a problem with the 30-
day time limit and did not take that as a`°no confidence" vote for staff.
THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS APPROVED BY A FOUR TO ONE
VOTE WITH SCH]FFNER CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE.
THE CITY COUNCII, MEETING RECESSED AT 7:55 P.M.
TFIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:15 P.M.
City Manager Watenpaugh asked that anyone who had a Park Assessment Ballot to
turn in, take it to the Deputy City Cierk and she would place it in the ballot box.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 8:16 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8: 21 P.M.
22. Park and Recreation Maintenance Assessment Disirict. (F: 223)
Mayor Kelley announced that this was a public hearing of the City of Lake
$Isinore to consider public comments and accept the ballots cast regarding
the formation of the Park and Recreation Maintenance District.
Mayor Kelley opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. She stated that notice
of the public hearing had been given as required by law. She further stated
,that all persons desiring to speak would be given an opportunity to do so.
She indicated that on the way in xonight, the public should ha~e picked up
and submitted a speaker's:slip if they planned to speak. She further indicated
that if a form was not already done, they should fill out the slip and turn it in
when ihe speaker approaches #he podium. She noted that if any member of
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the audience had brought their assessment ballot with them, they should
submit it to the Deputy City Clerk when theywere called to speak or turn it
in at any time prior to the close ofpublic hearing. She stated thatin order to
be counted, ballots must be submitted before the close of the public hearing.
Mayor Keliey indicated that when the public was invited to speak they should
give their name and address and any organization that they represent. She
called upon the City Manager for the Staff Report.
City Manager Watenpaugh stated that there would be no formal action at this
meeting, however there would be public input. He indicated that on June 7,
2001, at a Badget Study Session, City Council was asked to consider a Pazks
and Recreation Maintenance Assessment District; on January 29, 2002, the
City Council was presented with a Benefit Analysis, methodology, and
estimated annual assessment; on February 12, 2002, City Council authorized
Harris and Associates to prepare the Fina1 Engineers Report, prepare the
ballots and the ballot procedures; and on April 23, 2002, City Council
adopted a Resolution of Tntention for the formation of the District, adopted
the Engineer's Report, adopted the ballot information and bailot procedures.
He noted that Ciry Council would now receive public input regarding the
Parks and Recreation Maintenance Assessment District. He mdicated that
following the public input the tabulation of the ballots would be continued to
tomorrow morning. He stated that once they were fmalized and certified,
they would be publicly noticed and the fmdings released to the press.
City Attorney Leiboldpresented an overview of the procedure with respect to
the timing of the closure of the public hearing and the tabulation of the
ballots. She stated that in accordance with all applicable laws, the
Constitufion provisions and the Omnibus Implementation Act; which
implements Proposition 218, the City adopted the Assessment Ballot
Procedures: She indicated that duting the public hearing anyone interested
. would have an opportunity to'speak; any ballots that had not been submitted
would be accepted up to the close of the public input portion of tlie public
hearing; and tonight would be the last opportunity to submit testimony;'
written correspondence or baliots; She further indicated that the hearing
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would be closed and continued for purposes of tabulation; the Deputy City
Clerk would be appointed the hearing of~icer and would officiate the ballot
counting procedure; when the tabulation was complete it would be public
information; and the tabulation would be entered into the Minutes of the City
Council Meeting of July 9, 2002; the results wouid be accepted and a
detexrnination would be made based on the outcome of the tabulation; and
City Council will take fmal action based on the balloYs, She assured the
public that the actions that she had outlined were consistent with the City's
Balloting Procedures. She stated that mailed Assessment Ballots received
after 5:00 p.m. on the date scheduled for the public hearing will be counted if
the assessment ballots are received by the Deputy City Glerk prior to the
conclusion of the public input portion of the Public Hearing. She indicated
that the hearing would be continued for purposes of tabulation of the final
results. She further stated that the assessment ballots would be opened after
the close of the public input• p`ortion of the public hearing and the results of
the tabularion would be announced, following the completion of the tabulation
and entered into the Minutes of the following City Council Meeting.
Mayar Kelley asked if there were any written comments. Deputy City Clerk
Paredes stated thatthere were no written comments.
Mike Fagan, P.O. Box 26095, San Diego; 92196, stated that he had been an
owner of property in the City of Lake Elsinore for forty years and stated his
opposition to the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Assessment District and
the intended purpose of the movement of money in the budget. He
complimented staff's cooperation with him, but complained that the
Assessment had no cap or time limit.
Steve Slack, 15325 Regatta Way, President of the Little League, spoke in
favor of the Assessment. He stated that the Little League and the Gity benefit
from the facilities through the hard work of Little League and the City: He
stated his disappointrnent that the RDA Board did not choose to vote in favor
of the Assessment.
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Gearge Alongi, 649 Mill Street, stated that the parks were important to the
' community and the issue of the Assessment should be left up to the voters to
decide if they wished to be assessed or not. He noted that renters in the City
were affected by an Assessment, because as taxes go up so does the rent. He
criticized the City Council sitting as the Redevelopment Agency. He stated
his opposition to the Assessment and noted the amount of money that other
cities ha~e in their RedevelopmentAgency.
Ron LaPere, 16867 Wells Street; noted a meeting that his neighborhood held
to discussthe Parks andRecreation Maintenance Assessment District. He
commended staff and Council for their attendance. He stated that there
should have been more' community meetings to address the Assessment issue;
there should ha~e been a cap placed; and there should haee been a time limit
placed on the Assessment. He indicated that in the future he would suggest
more community meetings'to determine whether people wisfied ta have
Assessments for Park and Recreation;
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wa~ecrest Drive, noted that of a11 her signs had been
removed and stated that she felt that was wrong. She thanked a11 the people
that passed out fliers; placed signs; and made phone' calls ' She expressed her
opposition to the Parks and Recreation Assessment District. She indicated
that should this Assessment pass, her group will petition to have it removed;
and she will also be working on removmg the LLMD as well.
Edith Stafford, 29700 Hursh, Lake Elsinore, challenged the City Attomey's
findings regarding the procedure for tabulation of the ballots. She presented
her interpretation of the procedure. She stated her objection to the Parks and
Recreation Maintenance Assessment District.
Ace Vallejos, 15231 Cobre Street, stated his objectionto the ballots not being
counted at the close of the hearing. He stated his objectioii to the ballots
sitting in City Ha11 overnight:
Jim Morris, 15220 Goiden Sands Street, stated that no one that addressed
Council has been opposed to the Parks. He noted that this was the first year
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that the Ciry was going to operate under a black line budget and he felt that
Council should allow the budgetto speak for itself. He criticized the ability
for Council to have the last word and stated that it was difficult to be active
in government if the public's opinion was different than Council's. He stated
' his opposition to the Recreation and Parks Assessment District since he felt
that the process was flawed
Bruce Holland, 133 S. Woodlake Road, spoke in opposition to the Recreation
and Park Maintenance Assessment District. He noted the assessment made
against each new built home for parks; and he noted that he had not seen any
new parks buiit in the last several years. He noted'the number of people on
staff that do not live in the City and therefore did not care if there was an
assessment. He stated that he felt that the people should write the ballot and
not the City staff. He noted the number of people that use the parks that do
not live in the Ciry and the number of people in youth sports that do not live
in the City. He felt that the County should pay theix fair share.
Paul Barrozo, 31679 Canyon Estates Drive; stated that he was in opposition
to the Assessment. He stated that he paid Mello-Roos and did not wishto
pay more ta~~es. He noted the problem with people using the parks since
Youth Sports consumed the parks and a great many of the people using the
parks were not from the .City. He criticized the timing of the hearing for
public input. ,
Mayor Kelley asked if anyone else wished to speak, hearing none she
asked for Council comments.
Councilman Hickman stated that it was up to the vote.
Councilman Buckley thanked Mr. LaPere for hosting the Neighborhood
Meeting and Steve Slack for his work with Little League: He stated that
people that opposed the Assessment were not opposed to parks, but rather
were voting for fiscal responsibility: He indicated that the Assessment
District would have had a better chance to pass if the people had done the
Assessment versus staff. He noted the'confusionxegarding the procedure for
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tabulation of the ballots and stated his disappointment with the way the
procedures were handled and his disappointment with the consultant. He
noted the numerous, irritating and embarrassing problems with the
Assessment District. He indicated that there was uncertainty regarding the
tabulation; improper Spanish translation; missed bailots; extra ballots; and
poor public information, which when all combined made the City look silly
and damaged the chance of passage.
Councilwoman Brinley stated that the Parks and Recreation Maintenance
Assessment District was done to a11ow the public to have input and Council
would find that out after the tabulation of the ballots. She agreed with Mr.
LaPere regarding the lack of communication regarding the Assessment. She
further stated that she was disappointed with Harris and Associates regarding
the lack of public information, however it was a new process and a leanvng
e~erience:
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner noted that the proposed 3% increase would not be
automatic and would ha~e to be brought back to Council through a public
hearing on an annual basis. He stated that there ha~e been various comments
regarding the role of the Redevelopment Agency; but the City Gouncil being
the Redevelopment Agency Board was a very common thing. He noted that
most of the Redevelopment Agencies were seated by City Councils within
the State of California. He stated that he felt that he had done what he could
do to insure that the Assessment Distract was passed or failed by the property
owners and if it did pass it would be by the property owners. He stated lus
disappointment that some of the opposition had indicated that if it were
passed they would try to override the will of the people. He commented that
he hoped that the Assessment did pass, since he felt it was a worthwhile
expenditure. He explained that the property owners in the City contributed a
very small amount towards the operation of the City and the Parks
Assessment District would be a benefit to everyone. He addressed the Park
Fees for New Construction and indicated that it was not permitted for
Maintenance, but rather for construction of new parks. He noted that there
had been occasions in the recent past that developments were relieved of the
obligation to build a pazk, since the City could not afford to maintain them.
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He noted that in a similar case the fees for construction of a Fire Station
: could not be used for hiring f'~remen. He explained that Mello-Roos was not
a tax and the property owner should look into tiiat issue themselves. He
indicated that he was in fa~or of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance
Assessment District.
Mayor Kelley stated that she tried to lookat the AssessmentDistrict in the
frame of a bigger picture. She explained that viewed the Assessment District
as a vehicle to protect the operation and maintenance of the City's parks
through an untouchable and dedicated budget. She further explained that
parks were not a mandated service that the City had to provide: She noted
: that police and fire were mandated; however parks were not. She stated that
no prediction could be rnade as to what would occur in the future. She
indicated that properly maintained parks were a quality of life issue. She
noted that the.question had been posed "why didn't we ha~e parks like
Temecula and Murrieta?"° and the answer was that they 1~ad Parks and
Recreation Maintenance Assessment Districts to support their parks. She
noted that Murrieta had two Districts and one of them of them was
specifically.for Recreation. She indicated that the ultimate decision was up
to the property owners: She noted that the parks werewell used and the
AssessmentDistrict would provide the opporhanity to continuexo maintain
_ them. She noted that the User Groups did charge e~ctra for residents who did
not live in City limits: She further noted that there are no parks in the County
area that the children coould use, therefore they must use the Ciry Parks.
Mayor Kelley asked for clari~cation regarding the ballot count.
City Attorney Leibold stated that the Constiturional provision thaT was cited
was added to the Consritution as part of an initiative'process. She explained
that any time there was an initiative process it did not have the same benefit
as legislation. She furkher explained that an initiative was not reviewed from
committee to committee and refined to clear up any ambiguities. She
indicated that typically after the initiarive had been adopted, the Legislature
followed up with an implementation law and thatwas exactiy the process that
had occurred with the current process. City Attorney Leibold explained that
the Legislature followed up with the Omnibus.implementation Law; which
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was part of the Statutory provisions implementingProposition 218. She
further explained that when Proposition 218 was first adopted it was standard
protocol to count the batlots as they were turned in, however it was later
determined not to be consistent with the intent and the Legislature determined
that the batlot would not be counted untii the conclusion of the public
hearing. She noted that somehow that had been turned on its head and was
being argued that the provision that was intended to wait and accumulate a11
of the ballots, was interpreted to mean that the ballots immediately be
counted. She commented that the ballots were in the possession of the City
Clerk; they were safe and secure; they have been under her custodianship
throughout the voting period and it was standard protocol to allow for public
comments and it was required by law that the hearing be held not less than 45
days from the mailing. She noted that everyone had the opportunity to lodge
their opinion and submit their ballot. She indicated that the public input
portion of the hearing had concluded and the hearing had been continued
solely for purposes of tabulation under the direction of the!hearing officer
who will keep a record of the proceedings. She indicated that the procedure
was adopted by Council and read the section addressing tabulations She
stated that from apractieal point of view, it would seem burdensome at least,
to require ihe public, officiator, and tabulators to stay at the end of a long
meeting sleep deprived, to count ballofs with the possibility of errors. She
indicated that instead the process wouid be open to the public; during normal
business hours; in a safe and secure environment; in the same custodianship
throughout the entire period: She further indicated that she felt very
comfortable that the process that the City was following was e~remely
conservative. She commented that many cities take a much more aggressive
procedure and the City was bending over backwards to comply with every
procedural technicality to allow everyone a fair and open opportunity to
participate in the process:
City Attorney Leibold stated that this was the fmat opportuniry to submit
ballots to the clerk. She indicated that the opportunity for public testimony
and Council comments had been eoncluded. She explained that there wouid
be no further testimony after the morion to ciose the public input portion of
the hearing. She requested that the public hearing be continued for purposes
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of tabulation; with direcrion that the Depury Ciry Clerk act as the hearing
officer with records: of the proceeding; tomorrow with tabulation to
commence at 9:00 a.m. in conference room A& B in City Ha11; open to the
public; results will be available when complete; the hearing will be continued
with the tabulation results to be entered into the minutes of the City Council
Meeting of July 9, 2002; with certification and action if in fact the ballots
submitted in fa~or oniy if the City Council takes action.
MOVED BY KELLEY, SECONDED BY BRINLEY AND CARRIEDBY
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC INPUT PORTION OF
THE HEARING AND CONTINUE THE HEARING FOR PURPOSES OF
TABULATION OF BALLOTS; DIItECT THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO
ACT AS THE HEARING OFFICER WITH RECORDS OF THE
PROCEEDING; TABULATIONS TO BE HELD DURING BUSINESS
HOURS IN CONFERENCE RQOM A& B IN CITY HALL; MAKE =
PROCEEDINGS OPEN TO TFIE PU$LIG; WITH TABULATION
RESULTS TO BE HEARD AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF JULY 9, 2002; WITH COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TFIE
BALLOT TABULATION.
PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON AGENDIZED ITEMS
Dan Uhlry, 150 E. Lakeshore Drive #80, thanked the City for their help with
the Rodeo. He invited the Mayor or her designee to act as the Rodeo Grand
Marshall on September 1, 2002.
Edith Stafford, 29700 Hursh, declared that if the,ballots were not counted by
12:00 a.m. tonight, they were invalid.
Chris Hyland, 15191 Wavecrest Drive, stated that a few years ago she had
discussed using local$usiness people. She noted a brochure that she picked
up at a sign shop and noted that is was from the City and Chamber of
Commerce and yet it was not: printed in,the City, She indicated that the
Chamber was requesting $50,000 from the City budget and yet the Chamber
of Commerce did not approached anylocal business to print the brochure.
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She commented on the business cards that the Council' and Department
Directors use and the e~.ra that was spent for gold foil cazds. She indicated
that she was going to investigate CMS and noted the amount that the City
spends with that company which is not even located within the City:
Bi11 Tucker, ~40 Acacia, noted that there was a 25 pound, 39 inches, stripper
caught in the Lake this moming. He displayed a picture for the audience. He
stated that the fishing was fantastic on the Lake and encouraged people to
take advantage of it.
George Alongi, 649 Mill Street; stated that sometimes attorneys ha~e
opinions and the opinion could be overturned in the court. He cited the
number of Redevelopment Agencies that ha~e separate Boards. He stated
that it was only in Southern California that the Councils also sits the
Redevelopment Agency Boards. He stated that he considered himself an
amateur expert regard'mg Redevelopment. He commented that the public
does not come to the podium because they disrespect Council, but rather to
state opinions. He asked that Gouncil not begrudge tl~e public for their
opinion. He commented on the Assessment in Murrieta and noted the
general income of the area. He stated that until the Cpuncil was responsible
with his and other property owners tax dollars that the Council should not
expect any more money. He noted the lack of confidence in Council with t~
dollars.
Jim Morris, 15220 Golden Sands, concurred with Mr. Alongi and suggested
that the City do away with the Redevelopment Agency and let the City run
the entire thing: He noted the amount of interested persons that'attend
Council Meetings and suggested involving them in cornmittees: He
suggested that the City address the problem of graffiti prior to problems
instead of hiring a person to take care of the graffiti after the fact. He
suggested that tlie Council and pubiic work together.
Loraine Watts, P.O. Box 518, commented that NAACP stands for Narional
Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She stated that their
organization had been in Lake Elsinore for the last 25 years and announced
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their 25~' Anniversary Celebrarion Luncheon on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at
the Lake Elsinore Sizzler, 12;30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. She invited people to call
her for rickets at 674-7146. She invited the public to attend their meetings on
the 4`t` Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Library Annex.
Ron LaPere, 16867 Wells Street, commented that two years ago the City
appointed a committee to save palm trees and he was fortunate to work on
the committee. He noted that at the recommendation of the Committee,
Council passed Ordinance No. 1044 regarding the preservation of palm trees.
He noted a problem with illegal removal of palm trees last weekend and
: asked Council to consider signage in various areas in the City to inform the
public regarding the palm trees. He commented on the age of some of the
palm trees and how important it was to preserve them.
CITY MANAGER GOMMENTS
City Manager Watenpaugh commented on the following: _
1. Responded to Mr. LaPere's concerns and:explained that had contacted the
company responsible and they will be doing a follow up. He stated that staff
would look into the Palm Tree Ordinance for the possibility of signage.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Hickman commented on the following:
l. Addressed retirees and people over the age of 62, and suggested that they
apply for Homeowners Assistance. He explained that if anyone was 62 prior
to December 31, 2002; with an total income of $37,119 a year, and a citizen
of the United States they were eligible for a refund of up to $474 from the
State of California. He noted that the nuxnber to ca11 was 1-800-338-0505.
He further noted that there would be a supply of the forms for Homeowners
Assistance at the Senior Center. He stated that it could apply to renters.
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2. Announced that the Chamber of Commerce was haeing a reverse drawing on
July 18; 2002.
3. Congratulated EVMWD regarding the recycled water
4. Commented on the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Assessment District
and stated that if a properiy owner does not vote; they shouldn't complain
about the outcome.
5. Commented that it had come to his attention that there was a major real estate
scam occurring in the Va11ey. He asked Jim Morris to address the issue. Mr.
Monis stated that he had spoken to his attorney and was told that he could
mention the name of the person involved. He stated that the person
responsibie was Chris Clark and stated that there was a warrant for her arrest
in the County of Los Angeles and she was under investigation by the District
Attorney of Riverside County for fraud. He stated that it was his intent to see
that no one else was stung by'tfiis operation and asked that anyone that had a
problem with Chris Clark come forward. Councilman Hickman stated that
the woman's name was Chris Clark from Canyon Lake under the name
Paci~c View Mortgage and Pacific View Enterprises and at last count she
has committed fraud in the amount of $1 million. :He cautioned that if
someone was going to buy a home to be sure to make the check out to a
escrow company. He commented that if anyone has had a problem with this
issue they should contact Jim Morris at 245-2596 or himself at 245-7729.
Councilman Buckley commented on the following:
L Commented on the expense of business cards, He stated that he felt that the
Council and Directors could get along with a less expensive business cards.
2. Inquired why die pillar stones did not rnatch along the whole Riverwalk.
City Manager Watenpaugh stated that the pillars next to the Sheriff/f'olice
Deparhnent were designed to match their building and the rest of the pillars
would be in stone or brick the rest of the way to Riverside Drive.
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3., Commented how pleased he was;with the`reclaimed water flowing into the
Lake:
4. Commented that Congressman issa was in town last Saturday for a"Meet
and GreeY', and he felt that it had gone quite well. He indicated that there
were representatives present from the Cities of Canyon Lake and Temecula,
EUMWD; City of Lake Elsinore City Councii, Wildomar, Rancho
Capistrano, and City of Perris. He commented that he felt that Congressman
Issa was going to take an interest in Lake Elsinore and all of Southwestern
Riverside County. _
Councilman Hickman extended congratulations regarding the "Meet and
Greet" that Counciltnan Buckley organized:
Mayor Pro Tem Schiffner commented on the following:
L Commented that he had heard that people should be careful for what they
wish, they may get it. He suggested that the Mayor appoint Jim Morris and
others in the community to a committee to study the graffiti problem,
Councilwoman Brinley commented on the foliowing:
1. Wished everyone a good 4'~' of July.
2. Thanked Mr. LaPere for his service on the Palm Tree Committee and noted
that there was a committee fox the naming of the Fire Station. She indicated
that the Council did form committees to address different issues.
Mayor Kelley commented on the following:
1. Wished everyone a happy 4~' of July. She reminded the public that ~'ireworks
were illegal in Riverside County and suggested that they check the newspaper
for times and places wherefireworks displays would be presented. She
commented that it was a drought year and fire was a real danger.
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2. Commented that the Gir1s Softball League had done very well. She indicated
that the eight and under team were named champions; the ten and under were
finalists; the twelve and under were undefeated and champions; and the
fourteen and under were named fmalists. She noted that Lake Elsinore had a
team that was competing for the State Title in a few weeks in Simi Valley.
She explained that should they win there, they would be competing forthe
National Title in Missouri. She congratulated a11 of the girls in Softball.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT
City Attomey Leibold commented on the fotiowing:
1. Addressed Redevelopment and Redevelopment Agency powers. She stated
that it was incorrect to suggest that they would somehow take private
property by means foreclosure or by some other action. She explained that a
Redevelopment Agency could not take that type of action. She noted that
through the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan an agency could plan for the
redevelopment of areas; could establish a process of tax increment financing
by which the agency shares a portion of properiy taYes; and there was no
mechanism to take property through any kind of foreclosure procedure.
2. Wished everyone a happy 4~' of July.
ADJOU]ltNN1ENT
MOVED BY BRINLEY, SECONDED BY HICKMAN AND CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 9:56 P.M.
- ~~-~
GElvIE KELLE , MAY
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
Respectfully submitted,
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~~~ ~
A ria L. Paredes, Deputy City Clerk
AT 5T:
,
VICKI Is~CMC, CITY CLERK/
HIJMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE